This is a little sketch I did in one of my watercolor classes a while ago. The inspiration was Mt. Fuji in Japan.

Artists trading cards are a fun way to stay creative on a small scale. They are cut to a standard size of 2.5 x 3.5 inches. I have this Lobster [pen, ink, watercolor.] posted on Ebay right now. I have yet to collect any but I think I am going to start. I love the idea of exchanging cards with artists all over the world

Okay I have posted some still life stuff on Flickr, if you click on the link to your right it will take you there. I used to think it was pointless doing all these types of paintings, more for the benefit of my students and not for me at all. But now I have a group of them I am suddenly into them. I will post more as I paint them.